Lawns
Lawns American Southwest – Articles about maintaining lawns in and around the American Southwest.
White Dutch Clover as a Lawn
White Dutch Clover: A Smart Lawn Alternative for the Southwest Eco-Friendly and Water-Wise White Dutch Clover as a lawn. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn alternative for the Southwest, White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens) is a top choice. Once considered a common weed, this hardy perennial is now appreciated for its lush green […]
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What is a Pre-Emergent Herbicide?
What is a Pre-emergent Herbicide? Controlling weeds before they become a nightmare can feel like battling an uninvited army in your yard. That’s where pre-emergent herbicides come in. These powerful herbicides can help prevent unwanted weeds while keeping your lawn or garden looking its best. But what exactly are they, and when should you use […]
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The Perfect Riding Lawn Mower
How to Choose the Perfect Riding Lawn Mower For Your Yard. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably aren’t looking forward to mowing the lawn each week. It’s a time-consuming and often physically difficult task. But what if there was a way to make this job easier? Thanks to riding lawn mowers, there is! In […]
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Sharpen blades on lawn Mower
Sharpen Blades on lawn mower. Every year I get folks who ask me if they should sharpen blades on their lawn mower. This is what I say. ” Yes, it is important.” If the top of your grass looks brown after cutting in all probability it is caused by dull mower blades. Many maintenance landscapers […]
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How to Grow Grass in Shade
How to Grow Grass in Shade. Shade can be a huge problem for gardeners. If you have an area that gets very little sunlight, it is difficult to grow grass in these areas. However, there are some steps you can take to get the most out of your shaded spaces. We’ve compiled 8 tips on […]
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What is fertilizer
Is it important to fertilize? What is fertilizer? Not exactly, but fertilizing matters, especially in the Southwest or dry regions with little rainfall. Plants in these areas often need extra nutrients since natural elements like rain don’t always replenish the soil. Without proper fertilization, it’s harder for plants to grow healthy and strong in such […]
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The Secret to Killing Grubs
First, we must know where these ugly-looking worms come from. They come from the larvae of the Japanese beetle. They were introduced into the U.S. from of course Japan sometime in 1916 now almost all lawns throughout the USA have them. A few here and there are no big problem but an infestation of them and your lawn will start to look bad. These larvae will also feed on the roots of other plants like roses, and small-type trees and shrubs.
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A Guide to Lawn Care for Busy People
A Guide to Lawn Care. How often have you walked past a house with a neglected lawn? Probably too many times to count. With so many other commitments it’s easy to forget about the garden and let it become overrun with weeds or let it dry out so much that it looks like you’ve got […]
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Gardening Gift Ideas for the Gardener
Gardening Gift Ideas for the Gardener. There is nothing better than receiving a gift relating to one’s passion. If your loved one’s passion is gardening, then show your thoughtfulness by giving a gift that will be truly appreciated. There are so many great gardening gifts that the only constraint is your own budget. Small Budget? […]
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Sod and Lawn tips for the Southwest
Sod and Lawn tips for the Southwest. Everyone wants a perfect looking lawn including myself. Here are my tips for making folks say “Wow look at that lawn”! Seed or Sod? Seeds are less expensive but not all the seeds will germinate, birds will peck away at the seeds and if not properly planted the […]
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